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Mammary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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= Histology =
* Secretory tissue is arranged into '''lobes''',each consisting of many '''lobules'''. Each lobule contains groups of '''alveoli''' (secretory compound tubuloalveolar cells) surrounded by a network of blood vessels and connective tissue stroma. The alveolar lumen is filled with milk during lactation.
* Secretory tissue is arranged into '''lobes''',each consisting of many '''lobules'''. Each lobule contains groups of '''alveoli''' (secretory compound tubuloalveolar cells) surrounded by a network of blood vessels and connective tissue stroma. The alveolar lumen is filled with milk during lactation.